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    • Oahu Weather Forecast for July 31, 2026

    Oahu Weather Forecast for July 31, 2026

    A strong surface high will continue to build north of the state today and help bring locally windy trade winds through Saturday afternoon. A drier and more...

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    Oahu Surf Forecast for July 31, 2026
    Oahu Surf Forecast for July 31, 2026

    Fading S swell will be followed by the occasional small, medium period pulse of energy out of the southerly quadrant during the next several days. This will...

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    Oahu News:

    Gov. Josh Green has renewed calls for Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke to resign after she and three co-defendants pleaded not guilty to bribery conspiracy charges in Green calls on Luke to resign after she pleads not guilty with 3 co-defendants. Meanwhile, demolition of the old Aloha Stadium is ahead of schedule, with a new stadium groundbreaking likely in November. In public health news, a Thai restaurant in Kona was shut down due to rodent infestation, raising concerns about food safety. Oahu is also implementing new safety measures, with school zone speed limits dropping to 20 mph to protect keiki. On a lighter note, the Aloha Kendama Tournament is coming to Kapolei this Sunday, inviting players of all skill levels to compete. Lastly, Honolulu's Frank F. Fasi Municipal Building continues to face ongoing elevator problems even as the city plans modernization efforts.

    Green calls on Luke to resign after she pleads not guilty with 3 co-defendants

    Jul 31, 2026 Star Advertiser
    Gov. Green responds as Luke and other defendants plead not guilty to bribery charges
    Jul 31, 2026 KHON2
    Hawai‘i Lawmakers Demand Special Session Following Bribery Indictments
    Jul 31, 2026 Honolulu Civil Beat
    Hawai‘i Bribery Scandal: Defendants Plead Not Guilty
    Jul 30, 2026 Honolulu Civil Beat
    Five Indicted in Luke Bribery Case--will this be enough to keep Feds Away?
    Jul 25, 2026 Hawaii Free Press

    'New stadium groundbreaking likely in November'

    Jul 31, 2026 Star Advertiser

    Health officials shut Thai restaurant in Kona for ‘rodent infestation’

    Jul 31, 2026 Star Advertiser
    Health Department closes Kona restaurant after finding rodent infestation, food safety violations
    Jul 31, 2026 Big Island Now
    News Release – DOH Closes Baan Thai Family Cuisine For a Rodent Infestation and Multiple Food Safety Violations
    Jul 31, 2026 Hawaii.gov
    Oahu school zone speed limits dropping to 20 mph

    Oahu school zone speed limits dropping to 20 mph

    Jul 31, 2026 KHON2
    Aloha Kendama Tournament coming to Kapolei

    Aloha Kendama Tournament coming to Kapolei

    Jul 31, 2026 KHON2
    UH deadlines extended to Aug. 14 for fall 2026 classes

    UH deadlines extended to Aug. 14 for fall 2026 classes

    Jul 31, 2026 KHON2

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    County Department of ʻŌiwi Resources grant applications to be accepted July 31-Aug. 31, 2026

    The County announced its Department of ʻŌiwi Resources grant applications open July 31 through Aug 31, 2026. The average award is expected to range from $25,000 to $50,000. New Kūikawā Grants max request $2,500 for FY2027. An informational webinar is scheduled for Aug 11 at 11 a.m.

    Maui Council panel reviews non-binding agreement for ML&P’s Honokōhau ditch system, other West Maui water assets

    Maui County could more than double public control of West Maui's drinking water under a proposed deal with Maui Land & Pineapple Co., but County Council members on Wednesday pushed back on provisions in a memorandum of understanding that would bundle the water purchase with zoning changes for housing on land the company wants to keep for development.

    Maui County to launch two recovery grant programs supporting workforce development, public services

    The County of Maui Office of Recovery today announced it will be launching two competitive grant opportunities through its Hoʻokumu Hou program, open to nonprofits and government agencies that are working to support community members’ recovery from the 2023 Maui Wildfires.

    Bissen, Sugimura each raise $100,000 in July for mayoral campaigns ahead of upcoming primary

    Both campaigns are spending heavily on advertising as they jockey for the top spot at the ballot box on Aug. 8.

    Maui Weather Forecast for July 31, 2026

    A strong surface high will continue to build north of the state today and help bring locally windy trade winds through Saturday afternoon. A drier and more...

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    Volcano Watch: A decade of disaster response; mahalo to Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno

    Magno, who navigated the Hawaiʻi Island response to volcanic eruptions from multiple volcanoes, the COVID-19 pandemic, fires, earthquakes, tsunami warnings, hurricanes and historic kona low storms, retires effective Aug. 1.

    Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative celebrates accomplishments, progress

    More than 100 people attended the cooperative's 24th annual Membership Meeting, learning about its 2025 financial performance and more.

    Nonprofits can apply for bus passes to help Kaua‘i residents

    The Kauaʻi Bus Pass Outreach Program aims to assist with bus passes to low-income households and individuals with transportation needs through eligible nonprofit organizations.

    New research finds Hawaiʻi corals might have time to adapt to future heat stress

    University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa oceanographers used high-resolution modeling that includes small-scale processes to examine projected heat stress on coral reefs during the 21st century and compared this heat stress to previous estimates of the rate corals might adapt to changing conditions.

    Kauai Weather Forecast for July 31, 2026

    A strong high will build north of the state while remnants of Fausto continues to weaken and shifts far northwest. Breezy easterly trades will strengthen to...

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    Motorcyclist in critical condition following collsion in Puna District

    The crash occurred in Kea‘au between the Macadamia Nut Road and Kipimana Street intersections on Highway 11.

    Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority announces 2026 Community Enrichment Program recipients

    Several Big Island organizations among 49 throughout the state selected to receive funding and present authentic experiences for the residents and visitors from July through December.

    Wind advisory issued for portions of Hawai‘i Island

    The winds on Hawai‘i Island will mostly be felt in its interior, stretching from the north in Kohala to the south in Ka‘ū.

    Volcano Watch: A decade of disaster response; mahalo to Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno

    Magno, who navigated the Hawaiʻi Island response to volcanic eruptions from multiple volcanoes, the COVID-19 pandemic, fires, earthquakes, tsunami warnings, hurricanes and historic kona low storms, retires effective Aug. 1.

    Waimea hospital welcomes new doctor at Women’s Center

    Dr. Jon 'Sione' Hathaway brings 20-plus years of experience as the newest provider to join the center at Queen's North Hawai‘i Community Hospital on the Big Island.

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